About Course

Day 1: Introduction to Bank Accounting

• Morning Session:

  • Overview of the banking industry
  • Role of bank accounting in financial institutions
  • Importance of accurate bank accounting

• Afternoon Session:

  • Types of financial institutions
  • Regulatory environment for banks
  • Key financial terms and concepts

Day 2: Basic Bank Accounting Principles

• Morning Session:

  • Accounting equation and its application in banking
  • Double-entry accounting system
  • Chart of accounts for banks

• Afternoon Session:

  • Recording transactions: deposits, withdrawals, and transfers
  • Ledger entries and journal entries
  • Bank reconciliation process

Day 3: Financial Statements for Banks

• Morning Session:

  • Income statement (profit and loss statement)
  • Balance sheet
  • Cash flow statement for banks

• Afternoon Session:

  • Analyzing financial statements
  • Key financial ratios for evaluating bank performance
  • Case studies and exercises

Day 4: Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management

• Morning Session:

  • Banking regulations and their impact on accounting
  • Basel III framework
  • Anti-money laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations

• Afternoon Session:

  • Credit risk and loan accounting
  • Market risk and investment accounting
  • Operational risk and fraud detection

Day 5: Advanced Topics and Future Trends

• Morning Session:

  • Derivatives and hedging accounting in banks
  • Fair value accounting
  • Emerging trends in bank accounting

• Afternoon Session:

  • Final exam or assessment
  • Q&A session